I absolutely loved these anal beads. Very pleasurable to use, and their shape added to that! There are 6 hearts on this anal bead set, making it great for beginners, intermediate, or advanced toy users alike. The small bead is so small that it slips in on it's own, and the large is probably one that will take many beginners some practice getting in. So this is definitely a good purchase if you're introducing yourself or a loved one to anal sex or anal play.

I was so upset that these were made of Jelly. Of course, I knew this ahead of purchasing them. But I wish they weren't made of that material. Jelly is not fully sanitizable and very porous. Jelly toys shouldn't be kept past 4 months for health reasons, and they cannot be shared between partners without a condom. You can easily tie a condom over these if you'd like to, but it doesn't feel the same and it's a little bit dangerous if the condom were to come undone inside of you. Needless to say, this is a toy meant for one person and one person only... And a toy that can't be kept forever.

Over time, Jelly will absorb bacteria that it comes in contact with. This is a hard Jelly - not the soft, squishy Jelly that is most often seen. So it doesn't absorb germs as quickly. This gives this particular toy the 4 month (recommended) lifespan, instead of a one or two month lifespan. To prolong the lifespan, wash the toy as quickly as possible in a gentle antibacterial soap and warm water - not hot. Pat dry with a clean cloth and do not store sealed. I recommend hanging these on something, or keeping them in a well ventilated box/storage container. Many people will drill holes in a plastic storage box for their Jelly toys.

Do not store this toy with other Jelly toys. There are several types of Jelly, and many Jelly toys are made differently. The dyes from each toy can spread because of the porous qualities of the material, and so can bacteria. In several instances people have even had some Jelly toys MELT away their other Jelly toys due to chemical reactions. So always store these toys alone.

As far as how the toy felt... It feels amazing. It's been a long time since I've used anal beads. The last anal beads I used were much larger, and I enjoyed them thoroughly. But the shape and size of these made them my favorite anal beads yet. Inserting these beads and having a partner slowly remove them upon orgasm can greatly increase the intensity of an orgasm. But having them in and slightly tugging can create an anal orgasm that is to die for!

The firm material makes insertion easy, but the slight flexibility makes these very comfortable. Your flexibility lies within the area between each heart and like I said, it is only slight flexibility. The material is very firm and these beads cannot be trimmed. However, I wouldn't try to trim them. These are only 6 beads - not 10 beads, like most sets. So it is easy to insert for almost every individual, and if you cannot insert them all the way, I would just look at that as room for practice.

My experience has been great with these anal beads. I really wish I could share them with my husband because I know he would love these, but the material restricts me from doing so. Therefore, I'm buying him his own pair. I rarely ever use Jelly, but I'm afraid this has to be an exception. These just feel amazing.

So easy to insert, so comfortable to wear... and so pleasurable upon removal. It makes anal (something scary to many people) a complete breeze! Perfect practice for someone new to anal play completely, and great for practice in between anal sex sessions. Strengthens your anal muscles while getting you use to the feeling of having something inserted in your anus. This is difficult for many people, but anal beads are the answer to that.

These were so comfortable that I was able to wear them around the house for an hour. It felt great the entire time and each time you take a step or make a movement, the pleasure begins. Almost like an anal massage... A REALLY good anal massage! Makes household chores worth doing!

The retrieval loop (or heart, I should say) is sturdy and there's really now way to accidentally suck it in or let these get lost. The entire toy is very sturdy and it would take a lot of effort to break it. So it is completely safe in my eyes.

If you're in for a bit of fun, let these chill in the freezer for 5-10 minutes wrapped in a dry towel. Cold beads add an entirely new outlook on anal play and give you a new type of pleasure that is totally worth trying. I didn't think I would like it, but my hubby encouraged it and it was awesome!

You can easily leave these in during sex without them popping out, due to the graduation in sizes. This is another plus, because I can't mention how many times I've had a plug pop out during sex or play with another toy. It's annoying and I'm glad I've gone back to beads!

The material is the one flaw. For that, I will not deduct any points simply because I feel that it is irrelevant to the pleasure that these beads have given me. A great set of beads, my friends! As long as you take care of them correctly, and don't keep them for past four months, I don't see why these are such an awful idea to own.

I really liked these, but unfortunately they've started to take on a terrible smell. From experience of using this type of Jelly in the past, this must be a different variety because it went bad a little too quickly. Quite a shame as these feel amazing.